This is a two part essay. In Part I, describe the circumstances leading to Thomas Jeremiah’s arrest, addressing the following questions. Why were slave-owners like Henry Laurens determined to preserve the institution of slavery? Why did slave-owners feel that the colonies’ revolution from Britain represented a threat to the institution of slavery? Why, specifically, did Jeremiah pose a threat? Support your assertions with specific examples from the book. In Part II, discuss the evidence for and against Jeremiah’s guilt. In your opinion, was he guilty? Why/why not?
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